Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
91
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
88
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 27 | 19 | 20 | 91 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 26 | 26 | 15 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Magic squeaked past the Rockets 91-88. The Magic won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.